When we are recovering from some hardship, illness, serback,or loss, for some of us our tendency is to isolate ourselves and try to battle it out on our own.
As noble as this seems, healing work and then the ability to get and remain well and free is often a communal work. We need assistance and encouragement from others!
Remember the story of the man sick from palsy? He had four friends who carried him to Jesus. Remember when Lazarus was resurrected from the grave? Jesus told those who were outside the tomb to, ‘loose him and let him go!’
Don’t be afraid or ashamed to rely on those around you to help you when you are trying to get better! God gives us one another to care for and sometimes even carry one another! And when we get free we are able to free and offer our strength to others!
Remember when Jesus restored Peter? Jesus told him to ‘strengthen the brethren.’
We will all need some help sometimes. When we get free, one of the best ways we can demonstrate our gratitude is by assisting others! Get it?
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
Good Morning, I love you all!
ihs,
just adam
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